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New Orleans has Bourbon Street. New York has Times Square. In Rio de Janeiro, it’s Copacabana Beach.

And in São Paulo, party central is called Vila Madalena.

Mexico’s fans gather at Vila Madalena after a match between Brazil and Mexico on June 17.

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It’s not a name that evokes instant global recognition. But it’s one likely to be on the radar of more international visitors after this World Cup.

The lively São Paulo barrio for years has been a popular weekend destination for locals. Bars and restaurants sit side-by-side with one- and two-story houses in the narrow, hilly streets. But since the World Cup started, more foreigners are flocking there to meet, drink, flirt and watch the tournament matches, creating a friendly, cosmopolitan vibe. Read More »

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